In short: An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. We carry this out across West Dunbartonshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Dumbarton
What do communal kitchen refits in West Dunbartonshire involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in West Dunbartonshire?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in West Dunbartonshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in West Dunbartonshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in West Dunbartonshire
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across West Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of West Dunbartonshire, including Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Dumbarton.
Who licenses HMOs in West Dunbartonshire?
West Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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